Yummy!

Ok...two delicious appetizers/snacks!



Mini Salami Puff Sandwiches

2 8-ounce sheets of frozen puff pastry (thawed)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
12-ounce jar of roasted red peppers cut into small pieces
Dijon mustard
6 ounces thinly sliced salami
1 cup lettuce

Heat oven to 375° F.

Using a 2-inch round cookie cutter, cut circles from puff pastry and place on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with Parmesan and bake until golden brown, about 18 minutes.

Using your fingers, split each puff. Spread the bottom halves with Dijon mustard and top with salami, lettuce, the peppers, and the top halves of the puffs.

Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings


Warm Garlic-Brie Crostini

1 baguette
1 garlic clove
1/4 pound Brie
12 roasted cherry tomatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil

Heat oven to 400º F. Slice a baguette into 12 1/2-inch pieces. Halve garlic clove and rub the cut side on each baguette slice. Cut Brie into thin slices and place 1 on top of each piece of bread. Heat on a baking sheet until the Brie begins to melt, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove and top each with a roasted cherry tomatoes. Drizzle evenly with olive oil.

Yield: 4 servings